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Chan, Diana Ming - Oral History Interview - CSWA ❧ An interview with Diana Ming Chan, MSW, as she discusses the importance of systems approach, advocacy and community involvement with the Chinese community in San Francisco. Interviewer: Esther Gillies, MSW, LCSW. Date: 5/4/07. Diana Ming Chan. Interviewed by Esther Gillies. Date of interview: 5-4-07. Length of interview: 56 minutes. DVD containing interview. ❧ CONTENTS: (00:47)- Beginnings in social work. (07:15)- Journey after graduate work. (09:04)- Group work in first job post graduate school (Recreation Department Oakland, Ca). (10:42)- Multiculturalism in Oakland. (13:20)- Work with Chinese community and Cameron House. (20:20)- Experience in teaching/education. (22:33)- Prioritizing community needs. (24:35)- Emergence of new agencies in China Town and opportunities for Chinese speaking social workers. (27:57)- Parenting education in Chinese for China Town residents. (30:26)- Influence in establishing programs for at risk first generation Chinese youth. (34:56)- Challenges and triumphs associated with school funding and social workers. (49:15)- Value of education for social workers. (51:29)- Importance of having social workers at elementary schools. (53:30)- Closing. ❧ Diana Ming Chan. Interviewed by Esther Gillies. Date of interview: 5-27-11 [sic]. Length of interview: 56 minutes. DVD containing interview. ❧ ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: 1. California Social Work Hall of Distinction Biography ( http://socialworkhallofdistinction.usc.edu/honorees/ ).
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